The Micro Cap Opportunity

02/01/2008
The MCO Daily - Before the Bell for Friday, Fedruary 1st, 2008

On the Radar: RBTI, LLSR ESFS, MPET, NTRO, VVIT

This morning's top Micro Cap trading ideas include, Red Branch Technologies Inc. (OTC: RBTI), Reeltime Rentals Inc. (OTC: RLTR), Eco-Safe Systems USA Inc. (OTC: ESFS), Magellan Petroleum Corp. (NASD: MPET), Nitro Petroleum Inc. (OTCBB: NTRO), Vista International Technologies Inc. (OTCBB: VVIT).

Featued Pick
RED BRANCH TECHNOLOGIES INC (OTC: RBTI)
Flat Yesterday

Detailed Quote: http://finance.yahoo.com/q?s=RBTI.PK

 Red Branch Technologies, Inc. makes business travel easier, more secure and more responsive for both the hard-charging business traveler and the corporation by meeting travel needs at each point in the travel cycle. The company's innovative my/mTravel(r) and mTravel(r) products automate the business travel process from planning and booking to en route services and support, thru post travel reporting and unused ticket redemption. Red Branch's Magellan360, provides agency and net-delivered back office services to independent professional travel marketers. For more information, please visit: www.redbranchtechnologies.com

Recent RBTI News:

January 30th, 2008 - Red Branch Technologies Grows Controlled Introduction of my/mTravel and Enters the $75 Billion Online Business Travel Market

Red Branch Technologies Inc., (Pink Sheets:RBTI) today announced that it has begun expanding the controlled launch of its my/mTravel(r) online business travel product for individual business travelers in response to overwhelming approval by the test market professional user group. The my/mTravel(r) product, which can be accessed via the Internet at http://www.mymtravel.com, will now be introduced - on a controlled roll-out basis - to additional groups of business travelers beyond the initial BETA control group of 50 users prior to Red Branch releasing the product to the mass market in the second quarter of 2008.

Driven by patent-pending cutting-edge technology with 100% "touch-less" e-ticket fulfillment provided by the Company's Magellan360 subsidiary and access to top-tier Hotel and Rental Car companies at discount prices, my/mTravel(r) is specifically tailored to the ever-changing "on the fly" needs of the individual business traveler. The purpose of this controlled launch is to dramatically scale the number of users and number of itineraries generated through the system, to introduce new groups of seasoned business travelers to my/mTravel(r)'s suite of "industry first" advanced features and collect data and valuable feedback in anticipation of the official launch of the product in the spring.

"The response received from the introduction of my/mTravel(r) to our initial BETA group has surpassed our initial expectations in terms of package, purchase, delivery and reconciliation of all business travel," said Founder and COO Thomas Murray. "Our travelers like the convenience, personalized service and have made it a point to tell us that the air fares my/mTravel(r) delivers often beat the fares from many of the popular online - consumer-oriented - travel portals."

Doug Foran, Red Branch President/CEO, commented, "It has been very rewarding to see our travelers embrace my/mTravel(r) as they respond with such enthusiasm for the product and their experience using my/mTravel(r). Our commitment to the business traveler puts them in control of their travel experience 24x7. Anytime, anywhere, support of our travelers requires us to put them in control of every phase of their travel, including secure management of their credit card travel transactions. With my/mTravel(r), business travelers get full service - exactly what they want. They can book a complete itinerary -- air, car and hotel in less than 35 seconds. Great prices. Great convenience. As we have stated from the beginning, my/mTravel(r) is created by business travelers, for business travelers."

Featured Pick
REELTIME RENTALS INC (OTC: RLTR)
Up 25% Yesterday

Detailed Quote: http://finance.yahoo.com/q?s=RLTR.PK

ReelTime Rentals' mission is to deliver diverse programming, for rental or by subscription, over its online broadband network, enabling viewers to watch whatever they choose, anytime and anywhere they want to see it -- all they need is a broadband connection. ReelTime offers the first DVD quality "Point, Click, and Watch" user experience available on the World Wide Web. ReelTime is providing the public the next generation of online viewing technology, designed with the built in capacity for unlimited growth. ReelTime Rentals can be found on the internet at www.reeltime.com.

Recent RLTR News:

January 31th, 2008 - ReelTime Reaches Redistribution Agreements

ReelTime Rentals, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: RLTR) announced today that it has agreements with several of its content providers, including television programming and top-tier full length feature films, to utilize ReelTime's Intelligent Rapid Delivery System (IRDS) solution for redistribution of media content. This will allow other online video providers to have access to a variety of content currently licensed by ReelTime, providing they employ the IRDS platform on their websites.

In the dynamic and cutting-edge industry of online video distribution, IRDS has been widely accepted by both content providers and major studios for its superior user experience, excellent visual quality, and impenetrable piracy protection. ReelTime's ongoing content acquisition coupled with the leveraging of its licensing agreements will provide additional income and establish an updated business model for the Company.

"Licensing of content has historically been an expensive and time-consuming obstacle for ReelTime. The delivery of DVD-quality video has also shown its own different set of challenges. ReelTime is now able to leverage its ability to accomplish both of these things in a way that opens doors for other business opportunities. We are very excited about the revenue stream to come from redistribution, and are honored by the exclusivity of this agreement with our content providers," said Barry Henthorn, ReelTime's CEO.

ECO-SAFE SYSTEMS USA INC (OTC: ESFS)
Up 30% Yesterday

Detailed Quote: http://finance.yahoo.com/q?s=ESFS.PK

Recent ESFS News:

January 31th, 2008 - Organic Supermarket Chain Re-Orders Eco-Safe Ozone Disinfection Units

Eco-Safe Systems USA, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: ESFS) is pleased to announce that a major customer, one of the nation's largest supermarket chains specializing in organic foods, which has in recent months installed several Eco-Safe food sanitizer units, is submitting new orders for immediate installation of more units. In response, the re-ordering process has been streamlined by Eco-Safe's marketing team, working closely with the customer's buyers and store managers to facilitate increased volume and more efficient manufacturing and installation.

Previous installations at this supermarket chain are performing extremely well, and when interviewed, a customer at one of these markets remarked, "I was surprised to find that my fresh chicken now lasts much longer than usual."

Michael Elliot, President of Eco-Safe Systems USA, Inc., said, "This is characteristic of food treated with ozone, which improves food safety in all perishable departments, and dramatically reduces spoilage by killing bacteria organically. We hope to continue this excellent relationship with the chain and address the needs of all of their stores, in their more than 300 locations." .

MAGELLAN PETROLEUM CORP (NASD: MPET)
Up 6.05% Yesterday

Detailed Quote: http://finance.yahoo.com/q?s=MPET

Recent MPETNews:

January 31st, 2008 - Magellan Petroleum Announces Production and Exploration Activities for the Quarter Ended December 31, 2007

Magellan Petroleum Corporation (Nasdaq: MPET; ASX: MGN) ("Magellan") announced its production and exploration activities for the quarter ended December 31, 2007.

OIL & GAS SALES

Natural Gas

    The Company's share of natural gas sales during the quarter ended
December 31, 2007 decreased by 7 percent from the December 2006 quarter, as
detailed below:

                                  Million Cubic Feet    Terajoules   Variance
    Field (Magellan Share)         Total      Daily

    Mereenie                         1,374        15         1,607        -5%
    Palm Valley                        411         4           469       -12%
    Total Gas                        1,785        19         2,076        -7%



    Crude Oil and Condensate
    The Company's share of crude oil and condensate sales during the quarter
ended December 31, 2007 increased by 11 percent from the December 2006
quarter, as detailed below:

                                        Barrels          Kilolitre   Variances
    Fields (Magellan Share)          Total     Daily

    Mereenie                         29,907        325       4,755         -6%
    Nockatunga                       31,782        346       5,053        +55%
    Kiana                             1,001         11         159        -74%
    Aldinga                             408          4          65        -41%
    Total Crude Oil and Condensate   63,098        686      10,032        +11%



    PRODUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES

    AUSTRALIAN PRODUCTION

Palm Valley Gas Field (PL 3) -- Amadeus Basin NT (52.023% Interest)

The Palm Valley gas field which is operated by Magellan produced an average of approximately 8.6 million cubic feet per day (MMcf/D) of natural gas for sale during the December quarter. The Palm Valley Joint Venture's objective for the field is to maximise gas production from the existing facilities while maintaining a safe and efficient operation, conducted in accordance with good oil field practice.

Mereenie Oil and Gas Field (PL 4 & 5) - Amadeus Basin NT (35% Interest)

The Mereenie oil and gas field which is operated by Santos Ltd produced an average of approximately 43 MMcf/D of natural gas and 918 barrels of oil and condensate per day for sale during the December quarter. No major projects were undertaken on the Mereenie field during the quarter.

Nockatunga Oil Fields (PLs 33, 50 & 51) -- Cooper Basin Qld (40.936% Interest)

The Nockatunga oil fields which are operated by Santos Ltd produced an average of approximately 817 barrels of oil per day (BOPD) for sale during the December quarter.

The Kamel-1 well which was drilled in Petroleum Lease 51 as part of the 10-well exploration, appraisal and development drilling campaign during the March 2007 quarter was tied into the Thungo field facilities and brought online in early January 2008. The well produces oil from the Murta Member.

As reported in the previous period Activities Report, a two-well drilling program was undertaken at Nockatunga during early October 2007. The near field exploration well, Burundi 1 in PL 33, was drilled to a total depth of 1,443 meters RT. Wireline logs indicated no commercial hydrocarbons were present in the objective Eromanga Basin sections and the well was plugged and abandoned.

The Maxwell 5 appraisal well was drilled in PL 50 on the Maxwell oil field approximately equidistant from Maxwell 3 and Maxwell 4. The well reached a total depth of 1,001 meters and good oil shows were encountered in the Murta Formation during drilling. Wireline logs were run, and the well has been cased and suspended as a future oil producer. Completion of the well for production and connection into the existing facilities is scheduled to be finalised during the first quarter of 2008.

Kiana Oil Field (PPL 212) -- Cooper Basin SA (30% Interest)

Production from the Kiana-1 well averaged 46 BOPD during the December quarter. The well is currently producing only from the upper Patchawarra Formation zone.

Aldinga Oil Field (PPL 210) -- Cooper Basin SA (50% Interest)

Production from the Aldinga-1 well is continuing at around 13 BOPD. There are no current plans to develop the field further.

CANADIAN PRODUCTION

Kotaneelee Gas Field, YT (2.67% interest)

Magellan has a 2.67% carried interest in the Kotaneelee gas field in the Yukon Territory of Canada. Devon Canada Corporation is operator of this partially developed field which is connected to a major pipeline system.

EXPLORATION ACTIVITIES

AUSTRALIAN EXPLORATION

Exploration evaluation of PEL 94 (Magellan 35% interest), PEL 95 (Magellan 50% interest), PEL 107 (Magellan 30% interest) and PEL 110 (Magellan 37.5% interest) is ongoing.

In ATP 613P in the Maryborough Basin of Queensland, evaluation of the coal seam gas potential of the seams in the Burrum Coal Measures in the Burrum Syncline Farmin area (Magellan 10%) is continuing.

UNITED KINGDOM EXPLORATION

Magellan (40% interest) will participate in the Markwells Wood-1 exploration well in PEDL 126 and the Leigh Park-1 exploration well in PEDLs 099/155 of the Weald Basin of southern England later in 2008. Well sites and planning consents are being sought for the drilling by Northern Petroleum, operator of these joint ventures. Both wells will target oil in the Great Oolite Formation, and Markwells Wood-1 will test a possible eastern extension of the currently producing Horndean oil field.

Magellan holds interests (ranging from 22.5% to 50%) in six other exploration licences in the Weald-Wessex Basin (PEDLs 098, 112, 125, 152, 153 and 154), which are also operated by Northern Petroleum. Elsewhere in the Weald Basin, PEDLs 135, 136 and 137 are held and operated by Magellan with a 100% interest. Planning for the drilling of three prospects identified in PEDL 135 and PEDL 137 in late 2008 has commenced.

EXPENDITURES

Expenditures incurred on exploration, appraisal and development activities during the December 2007 quarter, totalled US$3,348,000. All figures are unaudited.

NITRO PETROLEUM INC (OTCBB: NTRO)
Up 27.78% Yesterday

Detailed Quote: http://finance.yahoo.com/q?s=NTRO.OB

Nitro's objective is to seek out and develop opportunities in the Oil and Natural Gas sectors that represent a low risk opportunity. As well, Nitro aims to define larger projects that can be developed with Joint Venture partners. Nitro is confident that these viable opportunities exist in a sector that holds long-term fundamental strength.

Nitro intends to exploit energy exploration opportunities through various partnerships available throughout the Southern United States and in doing so build significant Oil and Natural Gas reserves and capital appreciation to its shareholders.

Recent NTRO News:

January 31st, 2008 - Nitro Petroleum, Inc. Signs Letter of Intent on Purchase of HoCo Oil, Inc.

Nitro Petroleum, Inc. (OTCBB:NTRO) - Nitro Petroleum, Inc. is pleased to announce that the company has entered into a definitive agreement with HoCo Oil, Inc. a Private Energy Company operating in the State of Oklahoma.

The agreement provides that Nitro will acquire a 25% working interest in several leases which includes seven producing wells. The acquisition will be funded by the issuance of restricted shares from the Corporate Treasury. The anticipated closing date will take place during the first week of February.

In addition to the producing wells, Nitro will have access to participate in several new offset wells and a secondary recovery project.

Nitro will be appointed as the Operator. In addition, Nitro intends to carry out remedial work on several well locations for immediate enhancement of production.

Larry Wise, President and CEO of Nitro, has stated that, "The Company has an excellent opportunity to acquire producing leases and further drilling opportunities for capital stock. This will provide the company with cash flow to develop further reserves and production capabilities."

About HoCo Oil, Inc.:

HoCo Oil, Inc. has been in operation since 1985 and currently have 7 wells in Production.

Nitro will be the Operator of all of the Oil Leases and there are Offset drilling opportunities included in this package.

VISTA INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES INC (OTCBB: VVIT)
Up 32.22% Yesterday

Detailed Quote: http://finance.yahoo.com/q?s=VVIT.OB

Vista International Technologies, Inc. is presently comprised of two divisions devoted to providing environmentally friendly technology solutions for businesses and communities. Our divisions are focused in the areas of Waste-to-Energy. For more information on our solutions, please visit us at http://www.viti.us.com.

Recent VVIT News:

January 31st, 2008 - Vista International Technologies, Inc. Receives up to $2 Million Investment From Its Majority Shareholder

Vista International Technologies, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: VVIT) is pleased to announce that a definitive agreement has been executed with Vista International Inc., the company's majority shareholder, for an investment into the company of $2,000,000. For its investment, Vista International Inc. will receive restricted common shares valued at $0.10 per share.

Barry Kemble, CEO of Vista International Technologies, Inc. commented, "We are pleased to have the continued support and commitment from our majority shareholder. Vista International Inc.'s investment acknowledges the ongoing commitment and strong belief in our future prospects."

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